Educational Coordinator

About the Role

Devereux Georgia provides programs and services for adolescents impacted by trauma, behavioral health challenges, and commercial sexual exploitation (CSEC). Located in Hampton, Georgia, this position is responsible for coordinating all educational services for youth participating in virtual learning, ensuring academic progress, educational compliance, and collaboration between schools, families, residential staff, and community partners. The Education Coordinator provides trauma-informed educational support while advocating for student success and educational stability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all educational services for youth participating in virtual learning.
• Ensure academic progress and educational compliance.
• Facilitate collaboration between schools, families, residential staff, and community partners.
• Provide trauma-informed educational support.
• Advocate for student success and educational stability.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Valid Administrative Certification, Educational Leadership Certification, or Special Education Certification; Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with disadvantaged, at-risk, or vulnerable youth in educational, residential treatment, foster care, behavioral health, or community-based settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IEP and 504 processes, virtual learning platforms, and educational advocacy.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively with schools, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting youth impacted by trauma, behavioral health challenges, or commercial sexual exploitation preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and meet all Devereux background, health, and training requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare program (medical, dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services).
• Student loan debt assistance and access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (accruing from the first day).
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary/employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance/work-life balance program.
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires.

About Devereux

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight, and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools, and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care.

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset fosters a supportive, empowering, and positive work environment. We prioritize inclusivity and open dialogue to create brave spaces where everyone can contribute to meaningful change.